Streaming to Kick

Kick is a growing live streaming platform with competitive creator monetization. pMix includes a built-in Kick preset.

Getting your stream key

  1. Go to Kick Dashboard
  2. Under Stream Key/URL, click Show Key
  3. Copy the Stream Key and Stream URL

Configuring pMix

  1. Open SettingsStreaming
  2. Select Kick as the platform
  3. Paste your stream key
  4. Review the recommended settings:
Setting Recommended value
Resolution 1920x1080
Frame rate 30 or 60 fps
Video codec H.264
Bitrate 4500–6000 kbps
Keyframe interval 2 seconds
Audio AAC, 128 kbps

Going live

  1. Tap Start in pMix’s output controls
  2. Your stream appears on your Kick channel shortly after
  3. Set your stream title and category in the Kick Dashboard

Tips

  • H.264 only — Kick does not support H.265
  • Bitrate — Stay within 4500–6000 kbps for best compatibility
  • Low latency — Kick offers low-latency streaming by default; no extra configuration is needed in pMix